2010 Festival of New American Musicals Announced, New Partnership With NYMTF
by Charlie Piane - Apr 9, 2010
The 2010 Festival of New American Musicals, a three month musical theatre festival, will be held May 16 through August 21 2010, throughout Southern California. Marcia Seligson, Bob Klein, and Linda Shusett are the Executive Producers of the annual festival, now in its third year.
FIAF Presents Sami Frey in Beckett's PREMIER AMOUR, 4/9 & 4/10
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 10, 2010
The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, will welcome esteemed French actor and comedian Sami Frey in Samuel Beckett's acclaimed work, Premier Amour. On April 9 and 10, Frey will inhabit Beckett's poetry and wit for two nights only of special performances.
FIAF Presents Sami Frey in Beckett's PREMIER AMOUR, 4/9 & 4/10
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 9, 2010
The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, will welcome esteemed French actor and comedian Sami Frey in Samuel Beckett's acclaimed work, Premier Amour. On April 9 and 10, Frey will inhabit Beckett's poetry and wit for two nights only of special performances.
Finley, Dotson, Burns et al. Set for SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Paper Mill Playhouse, 4/7-5/2
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 7, 2010
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for Smokey Joe's Café. Directed by Mark S. Hoebee with choreography by Denis Jones, Smokey Joe's Café will run at the Millburn theater from April 7 through May 2, 2010. Smokey Joe's Café is proudly sponsored by American Airlines, the official airline of Paper Mill Playhouse.
Canadian Stage Presents THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, Previews 4/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 1, 2010
Canadian Stage continues its 2009-2010 season with the world premiere of Necessary Angel's This Is What Happens Next. The one-man show is the highly anticipated new collaboration from Daniel MacIvor and Daniel Brooks, one of the most potent and influential partnerships in Canadian theatre. Together they have created such legendary solo shows as House (1991), Here Lies Henry (1994), Monster (1998) and Cul-de-sac (2003).
Finley, Dotson, Burns Set for SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Paper Mill Playhouse, 4/7-5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2010
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for Smokey Joe's Café. Directed by Mark S. Hoebee with choreography by Denis Jones, Smokey Joe's Café will run at the Millburn theater from April 7 through May 2, 2010. Smokey Joe's Café is proudly sponsored by American Airlines, the official airline of Paper Mill Playhouse.
Grove, Anderson et al. Lead Westport's SHE LOVES ME 4/20-5/8; Lamos Directs
by Samantha Jacobsen - Mar 24, 2010
The enchanting musical romantic comedy, 'She Loves Me,' with all the grace and spirit that established it as one of the all-time great Broadway classics, will begin Westport Country Playhouse's 80th anniversary season, April 20 - May 8. Featuring an alluring musical score and delightful lyrics by the Tony Award-winning team who created 'Fiddler on the Roof,' the production will be directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director.
San Diego's Balboa Theatre Welcomes Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour, 4/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2010
San Diego Theatres' presentations for this season at the historic and nationally acclaimed Balboa Theatre close with the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour on April 21 at 7:30PM. Celebrating the upcoming 53rd anniversary of the famous Monterey Jazz Festival, this amazing concert will feature the endlessly creative master pianist Kenny Barron, the daring and swinging violinist Regina Carter, the dangerously hip vocalist Kurt Elling and the soulful guitarist Russell Malone. These four musical greats will come together for a very special concert of exceptional jazz in the intimate and acoustically brilliant Balboa Theatre. One performance only...don't miss it!
Yangtze Repertory Theatre of America Presents LAUGHING IN THE WIND 4/30-5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 22, 2010
From April 30 to May 23, Yangtze Repertory Theatre of America (www.yangtze-rep-theatre.org) will present 'Laughing in the Wind: A Cautionary Tale in Martial Arts,' based on a novel by Jin Yong, China's most popular writer of the Martial Arts (Wuxia) genre, and arguably the most widely read author in the Chinese speaking world.
Photo Flash: Pacific Stages Presents SOMETHING HAPPENED by L. Trey Wilson, 4/1-5/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010
Pacific Stages will follow up their debut production of Lobby Hero with the world premiere of Something Happened, by award-winning playwright L. Trey Wilson. Something Happened runs April 1 through May 16 at Pacific Stages in El Segundo and will be directed by L. Trey Wilson. The press opening begins April 8 and there will be an opening reception Saturday, April 10.
FIAF Presents Sami Frey in Beckett's PREMIER AMOUR, 4/9 & 4/10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010
The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, will welcome esteemed French actor and comedian Sami Frey in Samuel Beckett's acclaimed work, Premier Amour. On April 9 and 10, Frey will inhabit Beckett's poetry and wit for two nights only of special performances.
Asolo Rep Presents MANAGING MAXINE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010
Asolo Rep announces additional casting for award-winning Managing Maxine, Janece Shaffer's new play that takes a straight forward look at sex, love and life after 70. The cast features Howard Elfman as Louis, the role he originated last season in the world premiere of Managing Maxine at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.
Finley, Dotson, Burns et al. Set for SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Paper Mill Playhouse, 4/7-5/2
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2010
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for Smokey Joe's Café. Directed by Mark S. Hoebee with choreography by Denis Jones, Smokey Joe's Café will run at the Millburn theater from April 7 through May 2, 2010. Smokey Joe's Café is proudly sponsored by American Airlines, the official airline of Paper Mill Playhouse.
COMPULSION, RUINED, THE THREE SISTERS et al. Announced for Berkely Rep's New Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2010
Even as it debuts another world premiere tonight and eagerly awaits previews for its latest Broadway outing, Berkeley Repertory Theatre proudly announces a slate of eight new shows. The Tony Award-winning nonprofit - known for developing exhilarating new plays - introduces a series of stunning scripts and stellar performers for the coming year.
Asolo Rep Presents MANAGING MAXINE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2010
Asolo Rep announces additional casting for award-winning Managing Maxine, Janece Shaffer's new play that takes a straight forward look at sex, love and life after 70. The cast features Howard Elfman as Louis, the role he originated last season in the world premiere of Managing Maxine at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.
Joe's Pub Announces Lawrence Wright's The Human Scale, DanceNOW And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2010
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.
THE COLOR PURPLE Comes To Tennessee Performing Arts Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2010
The producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, is proud to announce that the Tennessee Performing Arts Center will host the national touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE for eight performances, March 23-28, 2010.